IDENTIFICATION OF M-CELLS IN THE INTESTINE OF NILE CATFISH (CLARIAS LAZERA). AN INSIGHT FOR ITS ROLE AS ANTIGEN TRANSPORTING CELLS

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Four mature nile catfish (Clarias lazeria) of an average weight of 250 gm were used in this investigation. The whole intestine of all fish were screened every 1 cm for the presence of M-cells after indian ink injection. The study showed absence of M-cells neither the gut associated lymphoid tissues in the intestine of clarias lazera. The significance of this observation has been discussed.
Assiut Veterinary Medical Journal
Volume 28.2, Issue 56
January 1993
Pages 171-175

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